Sub Product
Conventional Arrowroot Flour, Food Grade Arrowroot Flour, Industrial Grade Arrowroot Flour, Pharmaceutical Grade Arrowroot Flour
Raw Materials
Fresh Arrowroot
HS Code
110819
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Arrowroot Flour market coverage spans 135 countries.
- 92 exporter companies and 127 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 451 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 12 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Arrowroot Flour
Analyze 451 supplier-linked transactions across the top 12 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Arrowroot Flour.
Arrowroot Flour Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Arrowroot Flour to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Arrowroot Flour: Laos (+62.1%), India (+26.3%), Vietnam (+19.5%).
Arrowroot Flour Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Arrowroot Flour country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Arrowroot Flour transaction unit prices: Laos (1.68 USD / kg), India (1.51 USD / kg), Thailand (0.97 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | +26.3% | 356 | 1.40 USD / kg (530,520 kg) | 1.61 USD / kg (248,971 kg) | 1.64 USD / kg (795,031 kg) | 1.54 USD / kg (278,997.2 kg) | 1.43 USD / kg (409,182 kg) | 1.51 USD / kg (323,031.4 kg) | ||||||
| Thailand | -6.9% | 32 | - (-) | - (-) | 1.40 USD / kg (149,960 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.97 USD / kg (192,887 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +19.5% | 30 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Laos | +62.1% | 20 | - (-) | 0.70 USD / kg (120,015 kg) | 0.70 USD / kg (120,050 kg) | 0.90 USD / kg (270,530 kg) | 1.18 USD / kg (300,560 kg) | 1.68 USD / kg (83,000 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +0.9% | 5 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 7.32 USD / kg (38.69 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Africa | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 4.67 USD / kg (3 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Sri Lanka | +6.0% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.66 USD / kg (1,000 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 2.19 USD / kg (17,710 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Indonesia | - | 2 | 0.98 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.98 USD / kg (19,875 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Spain | +4.0% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.85 USD / kg (11,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) |
Arrowroot Flour Global Supply Chain Coverage
219 companies
92 exporters and 127 importers are mapped for Arrowroot Flour.
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Arrowroot Flour Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
92 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Arrowroot Flour. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Arrowroot Flour Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Indonesia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-11
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: South Korea, India
Supplying Products: Arrowroot Flour, Hard Candy, Conventional Arrowroot Flour
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-28
Recently Export Partner Companies: 4
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingOthersFood ManufacturingTrade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: OthersFood WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTradeDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Arrowroot Flour, Almond Oil, Grape Seed Oil +2
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Arrowroot Flour, Tapioca Starch, Cassava Flour +2
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Freight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Arrowroot Flour
(Laos)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Arrowroot Flour, Corn Starch, Dried Rice Noodles +5
Arrowroot Flour Global Exporter Coverage
92 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Arrowroot Flour supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Arrowroot Flour (HS Code 110819) in 2024
For Arrowroot Flour in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 50,966,913.95 kg | 73,634,339.945 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 39,760,445.045 kg | 25,460,716.499 USD |
| 3 | Canada | 46,429,328 kg | 22,691,012.528 USD |
| 4 | Malaysia | 21,994,234.45 kg | 13,832,023.96 USD |
| 5 | United States | 11,930,156 kg | 11,754,461 USD |
| 6 | Thailand | 8,030,977.697 kg | 10,253,691.6 USD |
| 7 | Netherlands | 6,890,343.531 kg | 7,931,074.631 USD |
| 8 | Italy | 3,299,484 kg | 7,654,349.995 USD |
| 9 | Romania | 6,671,291.704 kg | 5,808,462.79 USD |
| 10 | Bulgaria | 6,959,549.993 kg | 4,492,104.623 USD |
Arrowroot Flour Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Arrowroot Flour Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
127 importer companies are mapped for Arrowroot Flour demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Arrowroot Flour Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthersFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Canada)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food ManufacturingAnimal Production
Value Chain Roles: Chile
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
127 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Arrowroot Flour.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Arrowroot Flour (HS Code 110819) in 2024
For Arrowroot Flour in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 54,618,438 kg | 59,774,286 USD |
| 2 | South Korea | 25,701,749.129 kg | 33,122,880 USD |
| 3 | Czechia | 42,638,334.49 kg | 28,446,260 USD |
| 4 | Thailand | 25,423,693.05 kg | 16,084,378.21 USD |
| 5 | Japan | 18,525,092 kg | 15,796,804.665 USD |
| 6 | Italy | 13,132,643 kg | 14,485,116.698 USD |
| 7 | Germany | 8,896,629.473 kg | 12,731,008.76 USD |
| 8 | Netherlands | 10,180,041 kg | 11,745,135.507 USD |
| 9 | Denmark | 5,519,796 kg | 10,772,591.273 USD |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 4,326,059 kg | 6,537,013.908 USD |
Arrowroot Flour Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Arrowroot Flour origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormDry powder (flour/starch)
Industry PositionFood ingredient (starch thickener)
Market
Arrowroot flour is a niche, premium starch ingredient typically sold for thickening and gluten-free applications, with supply originating from tropical root-crop production and small-to-mid scale wet extraction and drying. In customs statistics, arrowroot-based flours are commonly bundled with other root/tuber flours (including cassava/tapioca and similar products) under HS 110620, which limits the ability to isolate arrowroot-only trade flows without more granular national subcodes. For that HS 110620 group in 2022, the largest reported exporters by value included Thailand, Peru, Brazil, Indonesia and the United States, while the largest importers included the United States, the European Union, Canada, Malaysia and Nigeria. Arrowroot has historical commercial significance in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, which is cited as one of the world’s few producers despite long-term industry decline.
Major Producing Countries
- Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesCited as one of the world’s few producers of arrowroot; historically a major exporter, but the industry has declined.
Major Exporting Countries
- ThailandTop exporter by value for HS 110620 (flour/meal/powder of sago or roots/tubers of HS 0714) in 2022: $62,377.27K (UN Comtrade via WITS). Category includes arrowroot among other root/tuber flours.
- PeruTop exporter by value for HS 110620 in 2022: $24,123.07K (UN Comtrade via WITS). Category includes arrowroot among other root/tuber flours.
- BrazilTop exporter by value for HS 110620 in 2022: $11,232.75K (UN Comtrade via WITS). Category includes arrowroot among other root/tuber flours.
- IndonesiaTop exporter by value for HS 110620 in 2022: $10,395.53K (UN Comtrade via WITS). Category includes arrowroot among other root/tuber flours.
- United StatesTop exporter by value for HS 110620 in 2022: $10,370.16K (UN Comtrade via WITS). Category includes arrowroot among other root/tuber flours.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesTop importer by value for HS 110620 in 2022: $49,340.84K (UN Comtrade via WITS). Category includes arrowroot among other root/tuber flours.
- Top importer by value for HS 110620 in 2022: $15,639.04K (UN Comtrade via WITS). Category includes arrowroot among other root/tuber flours.
- CanadaTop importer by value for HS 110620 in 2022: $12,037.75K (UN Comtrade via WITS). Category includes arrowroot among other root/tuber flours.
- MalaysiaTop importer by value for HS 110620 in 2022: $11,965.83K (UN Comtrade via WITS). Category includes arrowroot among other root/tuber flours.
- NigeriaTop importer by value for HS 110620 in 2022: $10,888.96K (UN Comtrade via WITS). Category includes arrowroot among other root/tuber flours.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Fine white to off-white powder; neutral aroma/flavor in typical food-grade specifications
- Authentic arrowroot flour/starch is derived from rhizomes of Maranta arundinacea ("true arrowroot"), but market labeling can be inconsistent (see food-fraud risk)
Compositional Metrics
- Predominantly starch with low protein/fat relative to cereal flours (qualitative; specification depends on buyer requirements)
- Reported gelatinization temperatures for arrowroot starch (origin-dependent): onset ~75.0°C, peak ~78.0°C, conclusion ~82.4°C in one published characterization study
Grades
- Food grade (human consumption)
- Organic-certified (where applicable; certification scheme depends on destination market and certifier)
Packaging
- Bulk multiwall paper bags with food-grade inner liner (typical industrial ingredient format)
- Retail pouches/jars for consumer baking and specialty markets
ProcessingWet-extracted starch/flour is sensitive to moisture pickup; moisture control and packaging integrity are key for flowability and shelf stabilityLaboratory characterization indicates relatively low moisture absorbance in one study, suggesting good storage stability when kept dry
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Rhizome harvest → washing/peeling → rasping/pulping with water → screening/filtration → starch settling or centrifugation → dewatering → drying → milling/sieving → packing → export/import distribution
Demand Drivers
- Use as a clean-label thickener in sauces, soups and fillings
- Gluten-free and grain-free baking applications in specialty retail and foodservice
- Use as a neutral starch ingredient in supplements/clinical nutrition contexts where identity and purity are important
Temperature
- Ambient, dry storage; control humidity to prevent caking, quality loss and microbial risk from moisture ingress
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is largely moisture- and packaging-dependent; published characterization work notes low moisture absorbance as supportive of longer storage stability under dry conditions
Risks
Food Fraud HighArrowroot flour/starch is vulnerable to adulteration or misidentification because it is visually similar to cheaper starches and is frequently traded and sold through broad “starch/flour” categories. Independent testing has documented cases where commercially supplied products labeled as Maranta arundinacea starch did not match expected identity characteristics, creating regulatory, quality and brand risks for buyers.Require validated identity testing (e.g., microscopy and/or spectroscopy with chemometrics), implement food-fraud vulnerability assessments and supplier approval programs, and use chain-of-custody documentation for authenticity claims.
Trade Classification Opacity MediumArrowroot-based flours are commonly reported under HS 110620 alongside other root/tuber flours, reducing transparency on origin concentration, true market size and price discovery for arrowroot specifically.Use contract specs that define botanical source and analytical identity methods; where possible, request customs declarations using more specific national tariff lines and maintain internal item-level traceability.
Food Safety MediumAs a low-moisture powdered ingredient, arrowroot flour can still present food-safety risks if contaminated during wet extraction/drying or if moisture ingress occurs in storage, potentially leading to spoilage or non-compliance with microbiological criteria.Apply Codex-aligned hygiene/HACCP programs and certified food safety management systems (e.g., ISO 22000), and control moisture, packaging integrity and pest management throughout storage and distribution.
Regulatory Compliance MediumLabeling and claims (e.g., “arrowroot,” “gluten-free,” “organic”) can trigger compliance exposure if botanical identity is not verifiable or if cross-contact/contamination controls are weak.Align labeling with Codex general labeling principles, substantiate claims with documented controls and testing, and audit co-manufacturing and repacking operations for allergen and cross-contact management.
Sustainability
- Water use and wastewater management from wet starch extraction (processing-site environmental controls can vary widely by scale and location)
- Traceability challenges in fragmented/smallholder supply chains where identity preservation is needed to support premium positioning
Labor & Social
- Smallholder livelihood dependence and price transparency in niche root-crop value chains
- Worker safety and hygiene controls in small-to-mid scale wet processing and drying operations
FAQ
How is arrowroot flour typically captured in global trade statistics?Arrowroot (as a root/tuber) is covered under HS heading 0714, and flour/meal/powder made from roots and tubers of HS 0714 is reported under HS 110620. In practice, HS 110620 aggregates multiple products (including cassava/tapioca and other tuber flours), so arrowroot-only trade often cannot be isolated without more detailed national tariff lines or product-level documentation.
What is the biggest authenticity risk when buying arrowroot flour?The most critical risk is adulteration or misidentification, because arrowroot flour/starch can look and behave similarly to other starches. Published case evidence shows that products labeled as Maranta arundinacea were not always consistent with expected identity characteristics under independent testing, so buyers often need verified identity testing and strong supplier controls.
What are common buyer specification checks for arrowroot flour used as an ingredient?Common checks include moisture control (to prevent caking and quality loss), particle size/flowability, cleanliness (foreign matter), basic composition/purity expectations for starch ingredients, and microbiological limits appropriate for a powdered food ingredient. Where “true arrowroot” is required, buyers may also specify botanical identity testing methods.
Sources
Arrowroot Flour Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: China, Philippines, United States, Ecuador, France, Indonesia, Canada, India, Mexico, Brazil, Malaysia, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Spain, South Korea, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Czechia, Uganda, Costa Rica, Japan, Zambia, Egypt, Jamaica, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Turkiye, Denmark, United Kingdom, Peru, Sri Lanka, Serbia, Austria, Vietnam, Poland, Romania, New Zealand, Israel, Moldova, Myanmar [Burma], Switzerland, Finland, Australia, Bulgaria, Hong Kong, Laos, Saudi Arabia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Singapore, Lebanon, South Africa, Portugal, Morocco, Ireland, Lithuania, Croatia, Panama, Hungary, Cambodia, Colombia, Sweden, Norway, Paraguay, Greece, Mauritius, Ivory Coast, Fiji, Bahrain, Kuwait, Slovakia, Swaziland, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chile, Cuba, Cyprus, Estonia, Gabon, Honduras, Iran, Iceland, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Liberia, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Latvia, Madagascar, Macedonia, Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nicaragua, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Russia, Slovenia, Senegal, El Salvador, Togo, Tunisia, Taiwan, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Zimbabwe
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Raw materials: Fresh Arrowroot
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